Richard Whately Quotes
Honesty is the best policy; but he who is governed by that maxim is not an honest man.
Quotes to Explore
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The way through the world is more difficult to find than the way beyond it.
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There are roles out there and women out there that are fascinating to me, and there are things in our culture that I see that I want to express. It's my passion to express that.
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I want people to remember me as a guy who works hard.
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I don't believe there should be any restrictions when it comes to firearms. None.
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I genuinely want to do my best every day, and I genuinely want to enjoy life every day.
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I don't make political work. I don't make work that criticises the state. I make as human work as I can.
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Without a function, we cease to be. So, I will write till I die.
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When first starting to work with someone you try to get them in the same mindset that you were in when you were successful, and I realized the best thing you can ever do is realize that they are not you. They have a different persona and mindset, and you have to figure out what works best within your communication with that athlete.
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I have a speech impediment because I slur a lot, and they even make fun of me on 'Cougar Town' because there's certain word combinations that I just can't say.
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I'm tired of being considered property.
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I want to thank the fans so much for their support through the years. Even as undeserving as I was, they were a big part of my being able to move forward and put my life back together. They're the greatest. They're the ones who make the stars. For their support throughout my career and today, I love them and thank them.
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Food has always been in my life. Being born in Ethiopia, where there was a lack of food, and then really cooking with my grandmother Helga in Sweden. And my grandmother Helga was a cook's cook.
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For me, becoming the best you can be in something that you love, like rowing, is incredibly challenging, and what you learn about yourself, the sense of satisfaction as you get older and move on, you'll never forget that. It's huge.
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Peace is a question of will. All conflicts can be settled, and there are no excuses for allowing them to become eternal.
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I am not a person to compromise on my priorities and family just for a show.
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Praise out of season, or tactlessly bestowed, can freeze the heart as much as blame.
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Wonder is the feeling of the philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder.
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One time I laughed so hard, I just had to go and change my pantyhose. I lost it. Lost it. At least it wasn't onstage.
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Fame terrifies me. I can say that with honesty. You're terrified that, when people know the real you, they won't like you.
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When I do documentaries, my best information ends up on the cutting-room floor. People have trouble dealing with sexual honesty.
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I stopped this one about two months before federation and I want the next one to be more political. It will deal with the formation of white Australian policy and things like that.
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Frankly speaking, we all know that provoking military and political instability, regional, and other conflicts is a helpful means of distracting the public from growing domestic social and economic problems in certain countries. Such attempts cannot be ruled out, unfortunately.
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Honesty is the best policy; but he who is governed by that maxim is not an honest man.
